Blog Tour + Guest Post + Giveaway - Heir of Lies (Black Dawn, #1) by Mallory McCartney

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Heir of Lies (Black Dawn #1) by Mallory McCartney

Publication Date: April 21, 2020

“Hope was a dangerous thing. It could consume every dream and make them take flight, becoming wild daydreams in one’s heart and mind. Or hope could incinerate everything you thought you knew, burning you down to your core, leaving you raw and exposed for the world.”

Emory Fae has only known one thing—life at The Academy, a school for those who have special abilities. Following in her parents’ footsteps, the pressure to uphold their dream falls on her and one of her best friends—Adair Stratton. An outcast and feared by most, Adair longs to break away from the expectations dictating his future. With whispers of dark magic spreading across Kiero, Adair starts to doubt The Academy is all it seems.

An unexpected visit ignites new tensions as the roguish king from across the Black Sea, Tadeas Maher of the Shattered Isles, and his heir, Marquis Maher, sail to Kiero. Notorious for their pirating and wrath, for the first time in years, they demand the Faes listen to their proposition for a new treaty. Caught in the middle of politics, Adair and Emory, with the help of their best friends Brokk and Memphis, search for the one thing that matters the most—the truth.

Their world is tipped upside down as unlikely alliances are made, and war ravages Kiero. Through the throes of betrayal, lies, hidden magic, and love, Adair is faced with a life changing decision. Will he fight or bow to the darkness within?

But, Adair’s decision will change the course of Kiero forever, setting in motion irreversible destinies for everyone at The Academy as Emory Fae rises as heir.

Heir of Lies is the first book in the bestselling Black Dawn series.

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Thanks for having me today! Here’s a note to my lovely readers!

Hey guys!

Do you know how awesome you all are? Over the last five years and a lot of transition in my books getting the new editions of the Black Dawn Series out, you guys have not only been patient but have sent me so much love and excitement with Heir of Lies and Queen to Ashes coming out! I love hearing about who your favourite characters are, and that so far you don’t mind how much trauma I put them through (I promise the ending will be worth it!)

It’s something really special, having a story that has been a dream of mine for so many years, find its way into your hearts. So thank you, a thousand times over, for giving my stories a place to call home, and giving me an avenue to continue writing for years to come. 

 

Hugs,

Mal

About the Author

 

 

Mallory McCartney currently lives in Sarnia, Ontario with her husband and their three dachshunds Link, Lola and Leonard. When she isn’t working on her next novel or reading, she can be found day dreaming about fantasy worlds and hiking. Other favorite pastimes involve reorganizing perpetually overflowing bookshelves and seeking out new coffee and dessert shops.

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“The time for Kiero’s reign in prosperity is over.”

Six years before the Black Dawn Rebellion, Adair Stratton and Emory

Fae are following in their parent’s footsteps and living at The Academy,

a home for those who are gifted. The pressure to uphold the future of 

their parent’s dream falls on them. An outcast and feared by most, 

Adair longs to break away from the expectations dictating his future. 

Even if Emory tries to make him see differently. An unexpected group 

of friends keep him there, but as whispers of unexplained disappearances

start reaching from the capital, Adair starts to doubt The Academy is 

all it seems.

An unexpected visit ignites new tensions as the roguish king from 

across the Black Sea, Tadeas Maher of the Shattered Isles, and his heir,

Marquis Maher sail to Kiero. Notorious for their pirating and wrath- for 

the first time in years, they demand the Fae’s listen to their proposition 

for a new treaty, holding the news of Nei’s father’s abrupt death over 

them. Caught in the middle of politics- Adair and Emory, with the help 

of their best friends Brokk and Memphis search for the one thing that 

matters most- finding out the truth.

In this gripping prequel to Black Dawn, their world is tipped upside down

 as unlikely alliances are made. War ravages through Kiero and is torn 

apart by acclaimed Kings. Through the throes of betrayal, lies, hidden 

magic and love, Adair is faced with a life changing decision- to fight or to

bow to the darkness within him. 

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Excerpt:

   

He collided back into the present so hard he rolled over and emptied 

the contents of his stomach. Gasping for breath, he threw up his iron 

walls, sealing them tight, and the well of voices quieted until it was 

just him, only to notice how silent outside the tent was. The hairs on 

his arm rose as he silently stood, slinging his pack over his shoulder 

and unsheathing his weathered sword. Everything made sense. How 

hard Tadeas pushed them to reach the capital, how loud they were 

being. It was practically ensuring Cesan would come sniffing. To fall 

into the king’s trap. Only for Tadeas to kill him with no chance of 

justice. To hear both sides. 

 Rage ripped through him of how fast Roque had risked them all, had 
bent to the claim of being King. What did Cesan know? What was 
Roque afraid would be found? Cold sweat soaked through his shirt as 
he pushed the thoughts down for now. The firelight danced outside, 
and he could see Brokk and Alby’s silhouettes, their voices a low 
murmur. That’s when he heard the howling. Distant at first, like a 
humming in the night. Then drawing unnaturally closer, faster, the 
sounds of hundreds. He shot out of the tent, taking in his friends 
bathed in the glow from the fire, all of them frozen. It was the same 
effect as losing all sense of clarity. The lurching panic, and then 
helplessness, as you grappled to hold onto anything. 

The screaming started first at the north end of the camp. Brokk stood, 
all color draining from his face. Memphis spun, taking in the nightmare
forming. Their bodies were like sleek armored plates, gleaming and 
muscular. Their elongated torsos were like serpents, twisting and 
flexing as they propelled forward with long black legs. Their bald 
bodies shimmered like water against the firelight, reflecting their 
drooling maws and inky teeth. Their orange eyes gleamed with 
madness as they cut down through tents and bodies. He had heard of 
creatures of dark ancient magic before. Ones that were told to children 
to keep their fears heightened and curiosity in check. But as he saw the 
first monster rip the throat out of one of Tadeas’s men, this was the 
farthest thing from bedtime stories of old.  

Utter chaos broke out as Brokk threw himself forward, shifting in one 
motion, as his colossal paws thundered, shaking the earth. Alby drew 
his sword, and immediately became invisible. Roars rose from the 
creatures as he assaulted them, unseen. Heart thundering, Memphis 
drew his own. Everything moved in slow motion. He felt himself 
take in the numbers of the monsters as they poured into the camp, 
their rage and their might crashed into their own. It was a battle of 
tyrants. Yelling, he bounded forward, his ability already two steps 
ahead of him, reacting in his fear. His talons exploded, slashing their 
dark minds, grasping their will, their bodies, holding them still as 
Brokk made his landing blow. He ducked. Slashed. Growling, 
thrusting his blade forward. His ability cut and unbound the 
creature’s minds. He was a darkened duet, of body and ability, the 
two forces creating a lethal harmony. Their inky talons, and severed 
bodies filled his senses as he heard The King of the Shattered Isles roar.  

 Road to Publication

Thanks for having me! The road to publication is different for every 

author, but for me I was fortunate to find my way to Clean Reads 

publishing. After finishing the first draft of Black Dawn, I queried 

for about a year and a half before getting an acceptance letter from 

Clean Reads. The road to publication can be a long one, and trying, 

but with the Black Dawn series, this story has stretched across ten 

years of my life, and it is the most gratifying feeling to find a 

company that believes in you and your voice as a writer. 

About the Author

Mallory McCartney currently lives in Sarnia, Ontario with her 

husband and their three dachshunds Link, Lola and Leonard. When 

she isn’t working on her next novel or reading, she can be found day 

dreaming about fantasy worlds and hiking. Other favorite pastimes 

involve reorganizing perpetually overflowing bookshelves and 

seeking out new coffee and dessert shops.

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